Alumni Spotlight: Amy McTavish
Amy McTavish is a senior student at the University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business in Victoria, British Columbia, majoring in commerce. She began her journey with the Commerce Students’ Society as a Director of Communications before assuming her most recent role as Vice-President of Finance. Amy remains active in on-campus co-curriculars, and is currently part of her university’s Applied Portfolio Management Program (APMP) as a Portfolio Manager focusing on ESG integration. In her professional life, Amy aims to start her career with BCI as an analyst in Public Markets ESG. She held prior student roles with the Rose Agency, Fidelity Investments and RBC. A former delegate at a number of CABS conferences, Amy is an excellent example of someone who has made the most out of her time as an undergraduate student. Our team is thankful to have scheduled a meeting with Amy to learn about her experiences in…
Students “Return” to Classes
By Mitch Bellefleur, CABS F2021 VP External and Executive VP After a strange summer filled with quarantining and Zoom calls, students across the country have returned to classes for the fall semester, albeit in a very different way than ever before. Given that students are returning to an unfamiliar environment, the CABS Leadership Team wanted to take some time to give students some general reminders, as well as information about some of the initiatives CABS will be putting on this Fall! Digital Exhaust and Mental Health One of the main points of feedback the CABS team heard throughout the summer, both internally and externally, was the idea of digital exhaust. Many students found themselves feeling mentally tired due to the amount of time they had to spend at their desks, in front of their laptops, and not being able to be with friends in person. The unfortunate truth is that…
Easy Tips for a Smooth Transition
By Evan Pitchie, CABS F2019 President Transition your next generation of student leaders can be simple and fun. Here are a few tips on how you can achieve that. It’s that time of year again! Incoming executives are full of energy, ready to bring change to their school and community. Outgoing executives, on the other hand, feel a bittersweet sensation. Part of them feels like it’s time to pass the torch, but another part feels like it’s going to miss the rush and the thrill of the busy lifestyle. I was involved in my business student association (BSA) for 3 years. It has now been 2 years since I am no longer involved with my BSA, so I want to share some advice with all outgoing and incomings. Tips for Outgoings Do you remember the transition you received when you started? Were you happy with it? If yes, then be…